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Western Water Infrastructure Fairness Act

7/18/2026, 10:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 4971

This bill, introduced in the 119th session of Congress with the designation S. 4971 on July 14, 2026, aims to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1999. The main objective of the bill is to adjust the Federal share related to specific Western rural water infrastructure projects. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for various other purposes which are not specified in the provided context.

Current Status of Bill S 4971

Bill S 4971 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 14, 2026. Bill S 4971 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on July 14, 2026.  Bill S 4971's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of July 14, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4971

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4971

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4971

A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 to modify the Federal share with respect to certain Western rural water infrastructure projects, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 to modify the Federal share with respect to certain Western rural water infrastructure projects, and for other purposes.

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